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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 59 MIN

More Proof That Epstein Was a Spy + The Equal-Time Trap Continues in the Media

from The Rich Zeoli Podcast: Daily Politics, Culture & Chaos

Rich Zeoli leads with the bombshell that has rocked the world: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was arrested this morning at the Sandringham estate on suspicion of misconduct in public office. We examine newly released Epstein files suggesting he shared sensitive trade documents and investment briefs with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a UK trade envoy—raising the chilling question: was Andrew a bridge for an intelligence asset? We revisit President Trump’s 2015 warnings, analyze the reaction from Piers Morgan, and discuss why King Charles’s statement that "the law must take its course" marks a permanent fracture in the monarchy. The conversation then shifts to the brewing war over free speech. Zeoli breaks down the Stephen Colbert vs. CBS drama regarding Texas candidate James Talarico. Was it a "banned" interview or a calculated move to navigate the FCC’s Equal Time Rule? We look at how FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is tightening the screws on broadcast fairness, and why this sets a precedent for all media during an election cycle. Plus, we tackle the global push against expression: Emmanuel Macron recently calling free speech "BS" in the context of algorithmic transparency, and Hillary Clinton praising European speech crackdowns. Zeoli also dives into school choice and the federal scholarship dollars that democrat governors are refusing to touch because they are terrified of the teacher unions. We wrap with the "synthetic movie" revolution and why Hollywood’s reliance on spectacle is backfiring as AI begins to outpace the studio system.   00:00 - Prince Andrew arrested: The Epstein probe goes nuclear. 01:59 - The "Intelligence Asset" theory: Why Epstein wanted trade secrets. 03:41 - Trump’s 2015 warning: Why the President saw this coming. 09:07 - Monarchy in Meltdown: Can the Crown survive a criminal trial? 18:12 - The Colbert Equal-Time Controversy: CBS, Talarico, and the FCC. 24:36 - The "Banned" Hoax: How censorship claims drive fundraising. 31:44 - Macron & Hillary: The global plan to "manage" your speech. 36:35 - The Education Fight: Governors blocking scholarship money. 41:58 - Mikie Sherrill vs. School Choice: The New Jersey showdown. 47:13 - Synthetic Hollywood: Will AI movies end the studio era? 56:34 - "Sex Extinction" & Clickbait: Roasting the latest panic. 59:17 - Tomorrow’s Tease: Dr. Victoria Coates on the Iran threat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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